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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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